Car and truck sales in the US beat analyst expectations for August. Higher gas prices pushed more buyers into dealerships in search of fuel-efficient models.
The electric vehicle manufacturer faces some obstacles as it prepares to ramp up production.
Automakers continue to report discouraging news regarding driver safety.
Already about 70% of the cars the company sells in North America are made in the region. Now it wants to increase production.
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In an effort to boost sales, the automaker targets buyers with less-than-perfect credit.
GM and Ford miss expectations but still sell enough to keep the industry on pace for 14 million units sold this year.
The automaker has been introducing new products geared to consumers in Thailand, India and China.
The news comes days after the automaker announced a recall of thousands of the 2013 model.
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